Voluntary Action Program

Gives individuals a way to investigate
possible environmental contamination, clean it up if necessary and
receive a promise from the State of Ohio that no more cleanup is
needed.

The VAP minimizes governmental red tape and maximizes resources and
expertise in the private sector. If someone wants to clean up a piece of
property, it may be done following specific standards developed by Ohio
EPA. When cleanup requirements are met, the director of Ohio EPA issues
a covenant not to sue. This covenant protects the property owner or
operator and future owners from being legally responsible to the State
of Ohio for further investigation and cleanup. This protection applies
only when the property is used and maintained in the same manner as when
the covenant was issued.

U.S. EPA is opening their FY2015 Brownfield Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup (ARC) Grant round by the end of October. If you are submitting an application/proposal for one of these grants you will need a State Support Letter. Instructions on how to obtain a State Support Letter can be found here.

Effective January 22, 2014, ALS Environmental (CL0022) of Cincinnati, Ohio received certification for the analysis of Mercury on soil vapor and air. Please contact ALS Environmental for more information.

Submit your presentation proposal for the 2014 Ohio Brownfield Conference. Submittals for this Call for Presentations must be received no later than the close of business on November 15, 2013. Presentations submitted after that date will not be considered for the conference.

View our new Summaries of CNS Projects web page. Find summaries of covenants not to sue (CNSs) issued by Ohio EPA in recent years, including historical use, types of contamination, applicable standards, remedies or land use restrictions, any state cleanup funds received, plans for redevelopment and photos.

The Clean Ohio Brownfield Revitalization Fund programs have leveraged over $10.00 of investment per grant dollar through the redevelopment of over 380 former commercial and industrial properties.If you have a project and would like to discuss funding opportunities please contact the JobsOhio Network Partner for your area.

Summaries of CNS Projects
Summaries of covenants not to sue (CNSs) issued by Ohio EPA in recent years, including historical use, types of contamination, applicable standards, remedies or land use restrictions, any state cleanup funds received, plans for redevelopment and photos.